Murphdog Magazine

IT IS OR IT ISN’T – YOU CAN OR YOU CAN’T

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Many clients want to know if I think it’s OK for their dog to sleep on their bed. They are surprised to hear that I allow my dogs to do so. I love having them on my couch, watching TV,[…]

A NEW LIFE ON THE END OF A LEASH

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, HARNESSES, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

Even if you have a large, fenced-in, private property, all dogs need to learn to walk on a leash. This is not about training your puppy to “heel” or not to pull, or to walk at your side and sit[…]

IS MY DOG AGGRESSIVE? WHY DOES HE ACT OUT?

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

I met Derek for the first time at my consultation appointment with his pet parents. Derek is large, strong, young, and sometimes rambunctious but also sweet, loving, gentle, and curiously eager to have my attention. This was my professional assessment/evaluation[…]

“LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “DROP IT”

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, puppy training, TRAINING-

Pet parents often tell me that they have searched the internet or other avenues of dog training information for “how to teach your dog to leave it” but have been led to the same useless advice. According to the majority[…]

A DOG’S HOME IS NOT HIS CASTLE

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, LEASHES, puppy training, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

A dog’s home is not his castle, but the backyard is his kingdom! So, how do you explain the difference to him? The answer is you can’t—and I don’t mean verbally. Your dog does not live in the “it’s complicated”[…]

HOME ALONE SEPARATION ANXIETY CAUSE AND EFFECT

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Pet parents are very familiar with the term “Separation Anxiety” and want to know how to alleviate this behavioral problem. I’m happy to address the issue, but I need first to explain how pet parents can actually cause separation anxiety[…]

ARE TWO DOGS BETTER THAN ONE?

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

Are two dogs better than one? Is one dog easier to take care of? Are two dogs more expensive? Will two dogs be on the same schedule? Will two puppies be happier than leaving one alone? There are many things[…]

A NEW FAMILY MEMBER AND IT’S NOT A PUPPY

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-, WALKERS

Pet parents soon to become real moms and dads to a baby are always concerned about how their canine baby will react. Dogs can be gentle, loving, adoring, attentive, protective, jealous, resentful, fearful, reactive, or aggressive. Most pet parents have[…]

A DOG’S GOOD MANNERS NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

May 17, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, puppy training, RESCUE, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

One reason pet parents tend to cross the street to avoid confrontation when walking their dog is to avoid embarrassment. I know some of you are probably shaking your heads in agreement. I know this to be true because embarrassment[…]